Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Thorncross
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Thorncross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Thorncross
Film set catering for your shoot in Thorncross
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is shoots on location and stills shoots, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
Near Thorncross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Thorncross: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Thorncross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cover Thorncross?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Thorncross is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Where the van can park in Thorncross
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
- Permission for the van at base
For somewhere as remote as Thorncross, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Thorncross as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Thorncross is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Thorncross to Southampton (20 miles away).
We take the van to shoots all over the PO30 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). For a shoot at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thorncross? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
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The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Thorncross: sunset is about 4:05pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Thorncross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Thorncross?
It is self-contained.
Whatever the occasion in Thorncross, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Wolverton Manor (1 mile north-east) and Westcourt Manor (1 mile north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Thorncross
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch